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India Mandates Local Wind Tech

Posted by admin on 2025-08-13 04:37:56 | Last Updated by admin on 2025-10-25 23:53:52

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, has recently announced revised guidelines for wind turbine installations in the country. These new norms mandate higher levels of domestic content sourcing and strict controls on data sharing and system integration. This strategic move is aimed at strengthening India's renewable energy infrastructure, ensuring data security, and boosting local manufacturing.

Highlights of the New Norms

Mandatory Local Sourcing

The government now requires that a significant percentage of components used in wind turbine manufacturing—such as blades, towers, and nacelles—be sourced from within India. This is expected to enhance the local supply chain, reduce dependence on imports, and create job opportunities in the domestic market.

Data Sovereignty & Cybersecurity Protocols

To mitigate cybersecurity risks, the MNRE has introduced norms requiring that all wind turbine Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and associated data storage infrastructure be based in India. Real-time operational data must be secured, with limited access to foreign entities.

Certification and Quality Assurance

All wind turbine models must now be re-certified under the updated Revised List of Models and Manufacturers (RLMM). Developers must submit compliance documents for new as well as existing turbines to continue operation.

Conclusion

The new wind turbine norms mark a transformative shift toward Self-reliance in the renewable energy sector. At eClouds, we see this as an opportunity to not only align with the nation’s goals but also to help our partners seamlessly transition into this new era of localized, secure, and future-ready energy systems.